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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.97, 13,910.75 and 6,172.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.97, 13,910.75 and 6,172.31 is: 9,256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.97 : 13,910.75 = 6,172.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.97/13,910.75 = 6,172.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.97x = 13,910.75 × 6,172.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.97x = 85,861,488.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,861,488.39/9,275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.33

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